👤 Lindsey Schultz, CEO of MRC Recruiting

🎙️ Leah Murphy, Founder and President of Career Gems

In this episode of Ore-atory, Lindsey Schultz is joined by Leah Murphy, certified coach, author, and host of Career Gems for the Journey. Leah shares her unconventional path from manufacturing engineer to purpose-driven leadership coach, highlighting how calculated risks, strong sponsorship, and transformative coaching helped her—and now her clients—thrive. From technical career pivots to negotiating with confidence, this conversation unpacks how professionals can lead with intention and build fulfilling, resilient careers. Whether you're in mining, manufacturing, or management, Leah’s insights will change how you think about leadership, belonging, and your own value.

🔥 Key Insights You’ll Hear:

✅ How calculated risk and cross-functional roles opened unexpected doors

✅ Why coaching unlocks potential that performance alone can’t

✅ How to help technical experts thrive without forcing them into management

✅ The truth about salary negotiation—and what most professionals leave on the table

✅ Why belonging and psychological safety are essential for retention

Stay Connected:  

➤LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mrcrecruiting/

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